Fishing for Chapman's pencil catfish

Trichomycterus chapmani

Chapman's pencil catfish is a small, slender freshwater fish native to South American river systems. It features a pencil-like body and reaches about 2 inches in length. Found in well-vegetated streams and slow-flowing waters, it displays cryptic behavior, often hiding among submerged vegetation and debris, feeding on tiny aquatic organisms. It is known for its reclusive and nocturnal nature. This is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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